Cold weather encourages finding interesting and creative ways to spend time with children. What to do in Vilnius when it’s snowing, cold, or raining? The answer is simple – indoor activities with children in Vilnius! In this article, you will find various entertainment options and places where you can have fun and stay active, no matter if your children are young or already teenagers. We’ve prepared a list of family-friendly activities where everyone can find something for themselves and their interests.
With the arrival of the cold season, when outdoor activities become less appealing, more families are looking for indoor options. In Vilnius, there are plenty of places where both children and adults can dive into adventures, learn something new, and just have a good time. If you’re wondering what to do with children, this article will show you the most fun and interesting indoor activities with kids in Vilnius.
What to do in Vilnius with children
What to do with children indoors in Vilnius?
The list includes various entertainment options – from educational museums and interactive spaces to amusement parks and playrooms. And no matter how old your children are, even the youngest ones will find fun activities here.
- Adventica
- 360’arena
- Kartland
- Zoopark
- ETM Museum
- Fairy Valley
- Railway Museum
- Splatter Studio
- Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania and PATS SAU workshops
- Centre for Civil Education
Indoor activities with children in Vilnius
Adventica
Adventica family entertainment park – is located in a closed area of almost 5000 sq. m. in the Ozas shopping center in Vilnius, at Ozo St. 18. This park offers entertainment and adventures for everyone – from the smallest children to older ones.
What sets it apart from other amusement parks is that Adventica attractions are designed for the very youngest, but there are plenty of activities for teenagers and adults as well! The entertainment and attractions are suitable for children of all ages: from climbing walls to electric go-karting, from interactive walls to the largest inflatable trampoline in the Baltic States. The 500 sq. m. inflatable trampoline, specially created for this space, is so big that you can even play basketball on it, overcome an obstacle course, slide down one of the four slides, or bounce on an air cushion.
The park has 14 themed birthday rooms, games and educational activities for children, relaxation and work spaces for parents, and activities that the whole family can enjoy.
We not only visited Adventica, but also celebrated a birthday there. We highly recommend reading our experience in the article, as both children and adults were impressed!
Indoor activities with children in Vilnius
Indoor activities with children in Vilnius
Indoor activities with children in Vilnius
Indoor activities with children in Vilnius
360 arena
Probably every family, especially as the weather gets colder, faces the challenge of how to spend quality and fun time together. The idea behind “360 Arena” came from the desire to create a place where the whole family could spend quality and active time, experiencing unforgettable impressions.
“360 Arena” is a modern entertainment space covering almost 7000 sq. meters, designed for the whole family. It is located in the “Pašilaičiai” shopping center, at Pavilnionių St. 55, Vilnius. Here, visitors will find unique attractions, such as “ValoArena,” “HiT iT!,” and the “Ninja” track. It also features some of the safest “Air track” gymnastic trampolines and high-level acrobatic trampolines.
In addition to the trampolines and interactive play zones, “360 Arena” offers a huge area for toddlers. Here, the youngest visitors can spend time with their loved ones.
The arena also offers VIP services, birthday party planning, training with professional coaches, and a safety-compliant environment.
Indoor activities with children in Vilnius
Indoor activities with children in Vilnius
Indoor activities with children in Vilnius
Vilnius with children – 360 arena
Kartland
Kartland – a place where children can enjoy go-karting from the age of 4. With go-karts specially designed for the little ones, children can drive independently once the instructor confirms it is safe. Initially, a professional instructor supports the child, but later, they can drive on their own. The go-karts are indoors, so rides are possible all year round.
Kartland also offers a go-karting school and clubs where children learn not only how to drive but also the basics of road safety. You can celebrate birthdays and organize various events here. Kartland is located at Parodų St. 1, Vilnius.
On August 1, 2023, Kartland Max – the largest indoor electric go-kart track in Lithuania – opened. You can find Kartland Max at Savanorių Ave. 178B, Vilnius.
Kartland Vilnius
Zoopark
ZOOPARK Vilnius – the first modern indoor zoo in Vilnius. Here, you’ll find a 2500 sq. m. space that is home to nearly 90 different animal species. You’ll have the chance to see up close a pygmy marmoset – one of the smallest primates in the world, lemurs, a playful family of meerkats, the largest turtles in Lithuania, and even feed colorful lorikeet parrots nectar.
Animals are like family members – the zoo’s owners, whom we care for selflessly every day. Zoopark is located at Verkių st. 27.
The zoo offers various educational activities, and you can also celebrate birthdays here. There are 6 spacious birthday rooms where the celebration will take place surrounded by animals.
What to do in Vilnius with children
What to do in Vilnius with children
ETM Museum
The Energy and Technology Museum – a family-friendly space for an interesting leisure time. It combines unique industrial heritage, interactive science exploration, and cultural events under one roof.
Here, you’ll not only have fun but also learn many fascinating things. For children, this will be a great educational experience. The museum offers exhibitions on energy, industry, and science, some of which are interactive. The Energy and Technology Museum in Vilnius features a simulator of a power plant control panel. Children will also love the museum’s slide.
The Transformation Hall – the newest 1000 sq. m. museum space – is the most modern exhibition in the Baltic States about human interaction with energy. Located 6 meters underground, it consists of more than twenty interactive exhibits.
You can find the Energy and Technology Museum at Rinktinės St. 2, Vilnius.
What to do with children in bad weather in Vilnius
What to do with children in bad weather in Vilnius
Indoor activities with children in Vilnius
Indoor activities with children in Vilnius
Fairy Valley
Fairy Valley Fairy Tale World – is inspired by Edita Lei’s works, including Letter to a Fairy, Fairy Music, Mist Valley Fairy Tales, Mist Valley Fairy Charms, Little Sleepless One: The Beginning of an Adventure, Paper Crown, and other stories. Since the author is a puppeteer, the illustrations in the books feature character puppets and their surrounding environments, captured through photography.
When visiting this fairy tale world, you can “see” firsthand what’s described in the books. Visitors will get to experience how their beloved characters look in real life, and see the size of their homes. As you travel through the forest maze, you’ll observe fairies buzzing around their homes and yards, gnomes feasting, and dragons hiding in caves.
For anyone who loves fantasy worlds, you can visit Fairy Valley at Verkių St. 29.
What to do with children in bad weather in Vilnius – Fairy Valley
What to do with children in bad weather in Vilnius – Fairy Valley
Railway Museum
The Railway Museum has been around since 1966 and is located at Geležinkelio St. 16, in the historic passenger terminal building of the 19th-century Vilnius railway station.
Visitors can explore a variety of spaces divided into stations and platforms, including Train, Signal, and Work stations. Here, whether independently or guided, visitors can use interactive exhibits to discover the secrets of railway history.
The museum consists of both indoor and outdoor exhibits. The outdoor section features four dead-ends where more than 30 historical railway technology exhibits are displayed, including railway machines, carriages, trains, locomotives, and old steam engines. The indoor exhibition is located on the second floor of the Vilnius railway station.
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
Indoor activities with children in Vilnius
Indoor activities with children in Vilnius
Splatter Studio
Splatter Studio in Vilnius – is the first specialized space in the city based on the philosophy and technique of action painting.
This unique art studio allows visitors to relax, release their emotions, and create an original artwork. The studio provides all the necessary tools – canvas, paints, brushes, and protective clothing. Participants are free to splash, pour, spray paints, and use various techniques. The artwork created will be sent to your home a few days later as a keepsake of the creative and fun experience.
You can find Splatter Studio at Kauno St. 16, Vilnius.
Splatter studio
Splatter studio
Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania and PATS SAU workshops
The National Martynas Mažvydas Library is more than just a library – it also offers a space for creative workshops. If you don’t have room for your projects at home or if you are an inventor who enjoys constructing and working with crafts, the “PATS SAU” workshops will be a great place to bring your ideas to life. You can visit alone, with friends, or with family members.
In the workshops, you will find advanced equipment – from 3D printers and laser cutters to robotics and electronics kits. You will also have the opportunity to work with various materials and try out “Step by Step” projects.
These workshops are designed for school-aged children and young people. During the school year, educational sessions for student groups are organized.
You can find the National Martynas Mažvydas Library at Gedimino pr. 51.
National Martynas Mažvydas Library workshop PATS SAU
Centre for Civil Education
The State Knowledge Center is a modern space where you can learn how the state and its institutions work, and how citizens can contribute to the country’s well-being. The main exhibition presents everything in a simple and understandable way. Additionally, new exhibits about state symbols or other key events are regularly organized here.
Visitors to the center can not only observe but also actively participate – sharing their thoughts and engaging in discussions. It’s a great educational space for spending meaningful time and gaining valuable knowledge.
You can visit the State Knowledge Center for free at Totorių g. 28, (Presidential Palace complex).
State Knowledge Center
State Knowledge Center
State Knowledge Center
State Knowledge Center
